West Echo Three + We Have Ghosts + Rock Paper Sister

First up is Huddersfield’s Rock Paper Sister. Influenced by Guano Apes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie they combine a classic rock sheen with a side order of funkiness and dramatic vocals. Expect huge riffs, creative bass lines, flamboyant drums and melodic vocals. With their energetic live performances and strong songwriting, Rock Paper Sister are quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene and their recent appearances at Bands on the Square and the Longest Day Festival have garnered strong feedback.

“A dynamic female-fronted 4 piece delivering high-voltage rock.” – Kirklees Most Wanted

Next up we have Chester’s We Have Ghosts, a visceral punk rock trio known for delivering raw, riff-heavy anthems laced with lyrical intensity. Conjuring a storm of alt-rock, grunge, punk, and post-whatever chaos. With lyrics that cut deep and a sound that swings between hypnotic tension and raw catharsis, they blur the lines between vulnerability and venom. Think serrated riffs, explosive shifts, and raw emotion soaked in distortion.

“This is raw and visceral rock. A refreshing reminder of what guitar-driven music can still do” – Havoc Underground

And finally hailing from Oldham metallic digital rock duo, West Echo Three deliver some balls to the wall rock excitement for the modern age. With their winning mix of lo-fi beats, top drawer guitar shredding and snarled vocals have gained a reputation as a formidable live act, comfortable on any stage.

The band’s passion for live excellence translates to their studio output, too, with their one EP and three singles (so far) receiving praise for their signature approach to songcraft .If you like your rock bang up to date with the kind of innovative mix of punk, metal and electronica that make NIN seem like sedate old Grandpas ready for the retirement home then you’re in for a treat.

“West Echo Three are cut from a different cloth when compared to most indie-rock music.” – Analogue Trash